Tunbridge Wells and surrounds - Cliff’s guidebook
Food scene
Great eateries, bars, shops and pubs. Good to book tables in advance
102 locals recommend
The Pantiles
The PantilesGreat eateries, bars, shops and pubs. Good to book tables in advance
The Mount Edgcumbe
Lovely pub by the rocks - 2 minutes walk from house
Kiko sushi&yakitori
5 London RdAmazing sushi and Japanese to take away - 3 minutes walk
Top notch restaurant in William Makepeace Thackeray's house. Modern European. Brilliant value fixed price menu available
21 locals recommend
Thackeray's Restaurant
85 London RdTop notch restaurant in William Makepeace Thackeray's house. Modern European. Brilliant value fixed price menu available
Toop notch fish and seafood restaurant in the pantiles
17 locals recommend
Sankey's The Old Fishmarket
The PantilesToop notch fish and seafood restaurant in the pantiles
The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells
46-50 High StLovely classic restaurant on the High Street
Lovely pub with large outdoor dining areas and amazing views. 20 minute walk from the house, all through The Common
30 locals recommend
The Beacon
Tea Garden LaneLovely pub with large outdoor dining areas and amazing views. 20 minute walk from the house, all through The Common
Classic English pub with large outdoor dining areas on Village Green. 5 minute drive from house or 30 minute walk through The Common
24 locals recommend
The Hare
Langton RoadClassic English pub with large outdoor dining areas on Village Green. 5 minute drive from house or 30 minute walk through The Common
Now serving amazing coffee and food outside on the Common - in front of The Forum. A local classic
8 locals recommend
Fine Grind
90-92 High StNow serving amazing coffee and food outside on the Common - in front of The Forum. A local classic
Lovely, historic Georgian shopping street with local eateries, shops, bookshops and bars
11 locals recommend
Chapel Place Wine and Gin
18 Chapel PlaceLovely, historic Georgian shopping street with local eateries, shops, bookshops and bars
Georgian Hotel, Bar and restaurant with outdoor dining. 5 minutes walk from front door
10 locals recommend
Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells
Crescent RoadGeorgian Hotel, Bar and restaurant with outdoor dining. 5 minutes walk from front door
Sightseeing
Wellington Rocks
Great for walking, picnics and rock climbing
Southborough Common
21 London RdLovely for walks and watching cricket games at the weekend
Toad Rock
39 Harmony StGreat rocks for scrambling and walks with lovely little pub adjacent
Lovely place to visit with woods and adventure playgrounds for kids
38 locals recommend
Groombridge Place Estates
Groombridge HillLovely place to visit with woods and adventure playgrounds for kids
The Spa Valley Railway
Vintage steam and diesel train rides
Unique church with stained glass windows by renowned french artist Chegal
8 locals recommend
All Saints' Church, Tudeley
Unique church with stained glass windows by renowned french artist Chegal
Nightlife
The Common Rooms
45 Mount EphraimCool bar with DJs playing a whole range of vinyl records. great atmosphere
Outdoor sports and leisure
Great for walking and also has water activity adventures which are bookable and great fun
168 locals recommend
Bewl Water
Bewlbridge LaneGreat for walking and also has water activity adventures which are bookable and great fun
Great place for walks, with a cafe, lake (with Peddoloes) and tonnes of lovely outdoor space. very popular. 15 minutes walk from front door
44 locals recommend
Dunorlan Park
Pembury RoadGreat place for walks, with a cafe, lake (with Peddoloes) and tonnes of lovely outdoor space. very popular. 15 minutes walk from front door
Amazing cycling, mountain biking, walking, trail running and Zip Wire adventures - 20 minutes by car
189 locals recommend
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
Bedgebury RoadAmazing cycling, mountain biking, walking, trail running and Zip Wire adventures - 20 minutes by car
Ashdown Forest
Wych CrossCycling, golf and walks in this beautiful park
Walk in open grounds and feed the deer at Knowle Park, Sevenoaks - 20 minutes by car
19 locals recommend
Deer Park
Walk in open grounds and feed the deer at Knowle Park, Sevenoaks - 20 minutes by car